Kathy Borja

A dedicated and conscientious Scientist with 20 years of experience in scientific disciplines, including QC chemistry, medical laboratory technology, drug discovery, and clinical biomarkers. An adaptive and collegial professional who accurately performs tasks with attention to detail, a sense of urgency, instinctive organizational and problem-solving abilities while maintaining excellent working relationships with management and staff.

Lab Supervisor at CONCEIVE NJ (2024-01 – Present)

• Manages clinical and diagnostic Andrology preparations.
• Accessions, analyzes (using the TOSOH AIA 360 and 900), and reports serum Endocrine biomarker results.
• Mentors junior staff and assists embryologist.
• Conducts monthly QC assessments and quarterly QA audits.
• Maintains medical gases and cryolab dewars on a daily basis.
• Acts a liaison for vendors and contractors and manages inventory.

Freelance Online Teacher at OUTSCHOOL (2020-01 – Present)

• Prepares curriculum and teaches online science classes

Staff Biochemist, Clinical Development Lab at MERCK & CO., INC (2008-01 – 2011-12)

Developed, validated, and performed clinical biomarker assays (ELISAs, Coagulation, and Enzymatic) in support of clinical studies in a GLP environment. Results used in critical decision-making.

• Increased productivity and precision by developing and implementing programs on laboratory automation (Biomek FX and Tecan).
• Utilized project management skills to coordinate with clinical sites and team members.
• Authored documentation in support of clinical assays for FDA submission.

Senior Research Associate at PHARMACOPEIA, INC (2004-01 – 2008-12)

Developed and performed assays which contributed to hit to lead and lead optimization phases of drug discovery (ELISA, Flow Cytometer, FLiPR, SPA, htrf, IMAP, luminescence, and Luciferase Reporter Assay).

• Facilitated high throughput with laboratory automation (Biomek FX, Matrix, and Multidrop).
• Generated and maintained stable cell lines (293E, HeLa, NIH 3T3, and THP-1 cells).

Teaching Assistant at RUTGERS UNIVERSITY (2003-01 – 2004-12)

• Prepared and delivered lessons, quizzes, proctored exams, and graded homework and reports.

Medical lab Technician (MLT ASCP) at CENTRASTATE MEDICAL CENTER (1997-01 – 2003-12)

• Performed common blood counts (CBC) on Cell Dyne 1600 and 3500.
• Executed coagulation assays (PT), (PTT), and D-Dimer on ACL 200 and MLA 3500.
• Used microscopy for peripheral blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other fluids.

Laboratory Technician, QC at BLOCK DRUG COMPANY (1996-01 – 1998-12)

• Analytical testing of materials for all phases of production (Spectrometry, FTIR, titrations).
• Inspected production line for consumer healthcare products.

MS in Biochemistry – RUTGERS UNIVERSITY (2004-01)

BS in Biochemistry – RUTGERS UNIVERSITY (2001-01)

AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology – BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (1997-01)